Meaning of apsis in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈæpsəs/

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1. Noun

   apsis

   Etymology

   early 17th century (denoting the orbit of a planet): via Latin from Greek apsis, hapsis‘arch, vault’, perhaps from haptein‘fasten, join’. Compare with apse

   Definitions

   1. a domed or vaulted recess or projection on a building especially the east end of a church

   Examples

   • « usually contains the altar »